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Playa Brava surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Tuesday 29 Apr 2025 -04
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Brava this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Brava over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 8AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Brava in the next 12 days are 2.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 29) at 2PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 8AM (Tue 29th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 8PM (Tue 29th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 29th Apr) | 7ft (2.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Brava over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 1213 | 2512 | 1845 | 1492 | 1142 | 1206 | 934 | 920 | 437 | 437 | 844 | 1446 | 1273 | 1218 | 1011 | 689 | 522 | 825 | 996 | 1560 | 1571 | 1171 | 1124 | 2054 | 2719 | 2109 | 1780 | 1449 | 2014 | 1533 | 1231 | 1042 | 828 | 433 | 456 | 793 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:11AM 1.56 | 10:31PM 1.05 | 10:59AM 1.56 | 11:24PM 0.97 | 11:50AM 1.52 | 12:22AM 0.90 | 12:46PM 1.46 | 1:32AM 0.86 | 1:49PM 1.38 | 2:55AM 0.85 | 2:58PM 1.31 | 4:21AM 0.89 | 4:08PM 1.26 | 5:30AM 0.96 | 5:12PM 1.22 | 6:23AM 1.05 | 6:07PM 1.18 | 7:06AM 1.13 | 6:55PM 1.15 | 7:42AM 1.21 | 7:37PM 1.11 | 8:15AM 1.28 | 8:15PM 1.07 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:53PM 0.31 | 4:14AM 0.31 | 5:49PM 0.33 | 4:57AM 0.37 | 6:51PM 0.37 | 5:47AM 0.44 | 7:59PM 0.41 | 6:45AM 0.51 | 9:11PM 0.43 | 8:00AM 0.58 | 10:19PM 0.43 | 9:28AM 0.62 | 11:17PM 0.42 | 10:52AM 0.61 | 12:05AM 0.40 | 12:03PM 0.58 | 12:43AM 0.38 | 1:01PM 0.54 | 1:17AM 0.38 | 1:51PM 0.50 | 1:46AM 0.38 | 2:35PM 0.47 | 2:15AM 0.38 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Brava Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Brava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Brava surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Brava) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Brava may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Tarapaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Brava, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 56 km (35 miles) away
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